IDS-41203 credit hours

Honours Thesis

International Development Studies · 3 hrs Lecture

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IDS-4120 prerequisites

6 courses appear in this chain, up to 3 levels deep. 4 are needed whichever route you take: IDS-1100IDS-2110IDS-2171IDS-3199

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any one of

IDS-2110Participatory Local Development

any one of

IDS-1100Introduction to International Development Studies

permission of the instructor

the former IDS-3110

IDS-3101Development Ethics

any one of

IDS-1100Introduction to International Development Studies

Its prerequisites are shown above.

permission of the instructor

IDS-3111Development Aid Policy and Practice

any one of

IDS-1100Introduction to International Development Studies

Its prerequisites are shown above.

permission of the instructor

IDS-3199Local/National Practicum (3) in International Development Studies

all of

all of

IDS-1100Introduction to International Development Studies

Its prerequisites are shown above.

IDS-2110Participatory Local Development

Its prerequisites are shown above.

IDS-2171Crisis, Humanitarian Aid and Development

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Successful completion of 6 credit hours

all of

IDS-1100Introduction to International Development Studies

Its prerequisites are shown above.

recommended to be taken previously or at the same time as this course

additional 6 credit hours of IDS core courses

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Description

Students in this course will plan and carry out an original research project related to International Development Studies. This research project will result in the writing and oral presentation of an honours thesis whose length and format will be based on standards for submission to a scholarly journal. Students will also engage in consultation with a research advisor and participate in collegial support processes for their research project.

Requisite courses

IDS-2110 (or the former IDS-3110), IDS-3101, IDS-3111 and IDS-3199 [prerequisite(s)].

Restrictions

Honours Form Required.

Note

Students are strongly encouraged to complete their research requirements for the IDS Honours program before registering for this course.

Lecture

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